Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore sits quietly at 5100 Fillmore Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, where tall trees surround a well-kept property with pretty gardens and winding walkways, and you can see some of Washington DC's historic landmarks from the windows, with light filling up the apartments and common spaces in a gentle way that feels nice on a sunny day, and the community keeps 160 beds in an Assisted Living Facility setting, offering different care levels from independent living to memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care, so folks can get help that matches what they need, and you'll find assisted living staff ready to help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, medication reminders, and other daily needs, while folks who need memory care get extra support and safety, since the ground floor memory care unit is secure but calming, with private apartments, a courtyard for safe outdoor breaks, and a staff trained in caring for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing help to prevent wandering and confusion.
There's a nurse onsite at all hours, so residents always get care if something comes up, and doctors and therapists visit to give medical care-rehab like occupational, speech, and physical therapy happen right there onsite, and when it comes to meals, an executive chef handles three daily meals, with no outside catering, so all food gets cooked fresh with attention paid to people's different diets and preferences, and meals come served in a restaurant-like dining room where people eat together, making it easy to meet and talk with others, with the café-style set up looking nice but not too fancy, and people who stay for respite care get all their meals, rent, and services in one included rate, with fully furnished apartments for short stays if needed.
The apartments themselves come in lots of floor plans, like studios or one- to three-bedroom units, each with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and either kitchenettes or full kitchens, and every apartment has individually controlled heating and cooling, plus all the utilities included, and even housekeeping comes by each week-beds get made every day and there's flat linen service, emergency maintenance, and emergency call systems in every apartment, so things stay simple. Folks with pets can bring them along since the place is pet-friendly, with staff helping with walking, cleaning, bathing, and feeding animals as needed.
You'll find amenities scattered around that make life easier and more enjoyable, like complimentary washers and dryers, a computer room, a library for quiet reading or activity, a fitness center, a day spa for relaxing, an art room for creative projects, and activity rooms where you'll see billiards tables, a home theater, and enough space for classes, movies, or socials planned regularly-there are even dedicated wellness and enrichment programs, including exercise, outings, crafts, educational classes, and spiritual activities, while the grounds have long walking paths and outdoor sitting spots for fresh air on nicer days, and folks get rides to appointments or stores in the community van.
Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore runs some programs that bring different types of joy, like the Melody & Masterpiece art classes, Forever Fit exercise sessions, and Virtual Voyages that give immersive learning and travel experiences inside the building, plus the Memories in Motion activities that help residents share their life stories with others, and there's a Pawsitive Health Program where pets take part to boost spirits and keep people active. The building keeps a secure entry, fire safety systems, and has staff around the clock for emergencies, and because it's a continuing care retirement community, people don't have to move far as their needs change, which gives a sense of continuity. Care is supervised by Executive Director Ms. Victoria Mary Baxter, LNHA, and her team, with individualized care plans and attention to keeping everyone comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible, whether they need just a little help or round-the-clock support. The setting stays busy but calm, offering modern convenience and a warm, neighborly feel-people can find friendship, learn new things, rest, and get the care they need in a place that tries to make living easy.
